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What do we know about REvil, the Russian ransomware gang likely behind the Medibank cyber attack?

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw on Friday confirmed police believe the criminal group behind the recent Medibank cyber attack is from Russia. Kershaw said their intelligence points to a

The Conversation · Nov 11, 2022

‘We know who you are’: Australian police say Russian cybercriminals behind Medibank hack

Commissioner Reece Kershaw says AFP has ‘significant runs on the scoreboard when it comes to bringing overseas offenders back to face justice’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2022

Russia responds after AFP Commissioner says Medibank hackers based in Russia

AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw says the cyber criminals behind the Medibank attack are "operating like a business with affiliates and associates who are supporting the business".

ABC News · Nov 11, 2022

Police keeping an eye on repatriated Syria cohort

Police counter-terrorism teams are monitoring four women and 13 children returned from detention camps in Syria.

The New Daily · Nov 8, 2022

Medibank data leak threatened by cybercriminal as class action lawsuits loom

A cybercriminal individual or group demanding a ransom threatens to release Medibank client data within the next day as Australia's largest health insurer faces a possible class action over the hacking of sensitive information for 9.7 million current and former customers.

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022

Police investigating returned Syria cohort

Australian Federal Police is investigating whether repatriated Australian women and children from a Syrian detention camp have broken any domestic laws.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

AFP backs new global financial crime plan

Australian Federal Police commissioner Reece Kershaw says Interpol is set to unveil a new 'silver notice' to globally track money belonging to criminals.

AAP · Nov 7, 2022

Young and sick children to be first Australians repatriated from Syrian detention camps

About 60 wives, sons and daughters of slain or jailed IS combatants to be rescued from Roj camp, but some women face arrest upon return to Australia

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2022

ACT government to decriminalise possession of small amounts of drugs including cocaine and heroin

Under new laws, anyone found with amount that falls within threshold will be fined, but not charged

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2022

The Loop: The AFP's warning on organised crime, Queensland wins Origin I, and the NSW Premier makes a meme

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ABC News · Jun 8, 2022